Kate Tova Russian-Ukrainian, b. 1995
The Guardian, 2025
Oil on Linen
14 x 11 in
35.6 x 27.9 cm
35.6 x 27.9 cm
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This painting explores the layered symbolism of identity, memory, and protection. The woman wears a traditional vyshyvanka, a garment rich with meaning in Ukrainian culture, where each stitch carries ancestral...
This painting explores the layered symbolism of identity, memory, and protection. The woman wears a traditional vyshyvanka, a garment rich with meaning in Ukrainian culture, where each stitch carries ancestral knowledge, and a deep connection to land and lineage. Her face is covered in flowers, suggesting a merging with nature and a quiet strength that grows from within. The Lynx resting on her shoulders is a symbol of intuition and protection.